LA Times Crossword · 24-Across · 12 letters
*Dry-cured meats from Smithfield LA Times Crossword clue
Editorially reviewed August 25, 2026
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Name the twelve-letter regional ham style associated with Smithfield; omit the space.
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VIRGINIAHAMS fits because Smithfield, Virginia, is famous for dry-cured country hams; the two-word plural is entered without a space.
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The curing method and place name identify a regional food rather than a generic cut of meat.
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Virginia hams are salt-cured country hams associated with Virginia, especially the Smithfield tradition.
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24-Across in LA Times Crossword puzzle for August 25, 2026.
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